The Hartington

Head down to Whippingham Road in the quieter reaches of Brighton and you'll find yourself in the sort of pub that's refreshingly unpretentious. The Hartington has that lived-in comfort of a place that's been doing its thing for years without needing to reinvent itself every five minutes. You can expect solid ales on tap, a menu that doesn't overcomplicate things, and enough character in the walls to suggest this is where actual conversations happen. It's the kind of spot where you'll genuinely bump into neighbours rather than influencers.